Adrian Palmer – Common Good Coffee and Joyya

Posted on 17 Aug 2023 in Featured

Adrian Palmer – Common Good Coffee and Joyya

In this episode, Paul Spain chats with Adrian Palmer, general manager of Common Good Coffee and Joyya Collective. Adrian shares his journey of using business as a force for good and building connections globally. Discover the secrets behind their community coffee business, the challenges they face, and their dedication to a better world, where business plays a crucial role in social service provision and the fight against modern slavery.

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Vaughan Fergusson, Founder of Vend

Posted on 19 May 2023 in Featured

Vaughan Fergusson, Founder of Vend

Paul Spain is joined by Vaughan Fergusson – Founder of Vend, a thriving POS business, which was acquired for US$350 million. He is also co-founder and trustee of The Pam Fergusson Charitable Trust, which teaches kids to innovate with programs like OMGTech! and Institute of Awesome. Join us as we learn from Vaughan’s experiences as an inventor, innovator, and leader.

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Richard Conway – Founder and CEO of Pure SEO

Posted on 21 Apr 2023 in Featured

Richard Conway – Founder and CEO of Pure SEO

Richard Conway, founder and CEO of Pure SEO, shares insights into scaling a business, the significance of inflection points in business growth and the importance of comprehending the lifetime value of customers. He emphasizes the need for leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, offer better value to customers, and remain ahead of the competition. Additionally, he encourages a culture of continuous learning, surrounding oneself with good people, and being open to coaching and learning from others.

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Lindsay Zwart – Chief Enterprise Director – Vodafone NZ

Posted on 7 Mar 2023 in Featured

Lindsay Zwart – Chief Enterprise Director – Vodafone NZ

Paul Spain is joined by Lindsay Zwart, Chief Enterprise Director at Vodafone New Zealand. Lindsay shares her career journey, leadership skills, and challenges in implementing change in a large organization. Lindsay also discusses the importance of company culture, feedback, career development plans, and networking to grow in a role and prepare for the future.

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Ian McCrae, Founder and former CEO – Orion Health

Posted on 6 Feb 2023 in Featured, Uncategorized

Ian McCrae, Founder and former CEO – Orion Health

Ian McCrae, founder and former CEO of Orion Health, shares his journey to creating one of the leading providers of health care software. Ian reflects on the challenges they faced in their growth, including transitioning to a larger team, establishing credibility, and bidding for large international tenders.

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